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VX06 NLG

2006 Citroen C2

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,234 mi
Last recorded160,234 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 NLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 160,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 160,168 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 152,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 143,585 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 138,115 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 136,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

stone chip front screen

Pass 24 Jul 2019 128,442 miles

exhaust rubbers insecure

spare wheel cover insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2019 128,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rubbers insecure

spare wheel cover insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2018 120,839 miles

parking brake travle

spare wheel insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2017 112,489 miles

both frt wipers smearing

spare wheel hanger corroded and loose

Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust joint and clamp to centre pipe corroded,

Fail 3 Apr 2017 108,599 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust joint and clamp to centre pipe corroded,

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,087 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,022 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 59,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Apr 2011 46,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,587 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 17,039 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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VX06 NLG is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,127 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX06 NLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX06 NLG is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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